From the freshest to the most intense: a guide to concentrations

 

We often talk about perfume as a style or an emotion. But what we sometimes forget is that perfume has a rhythm: some last all day, others only make a light passage... And all this depends on an often overlooked criterion: concentration.

Mist, cologne, eau de toilette, eau de parfum, extract... it determines the strength, staying power and presence of a fragrance.

At Poécile, we create French, unisex, Auvergne-based fragrances, using organic wheat alcohol that's gentle on the skin and faithful to the raw materials.

Fragrance mist, for a delicate breath of fresh air

Fragrance mist is the lightest, most spontaneous option. With just 1-3% fragrance concentrate, it is sprayed generously onto skin, hair or even clothing. It's the sensation of immediate freshness, like a crunchy fruit just picked; it doesn't seek to settle, but to invigorate. Perfect after the shower, at the beach or for those days when you want to perfume yourself without imposing.

At Poécile, we like this lightness, but prefer to work on formulas that last a little longer, to let the notes live on over time.

Eau de cologne, clean, lively energy

Eau de cologne is one of the oldest forms of perfume, with 2-5% perfume concentrate, and evokes an elegant, invigorating cleanliness. It's the zest of lemon in the morning, a classic, effective freshness, worn generously, sometimes several times a day, with an immediate effect.

It appeals to those who like clean, fresh fragrances... Perfect for hurried mornings, sensitive skin or lovers of old-fashioned discretion.

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Eau de toilette, for those who like it sparkling

Between 5% and 15% perfume concentrate, eau de toilette begins to stand out, offering moderate hold but more vivid projection. This is a good option for lovers of fruity or citrus fragrances. Grapefruit, tangerine, mint or white flowers lend themselves well to this format.

It's also an easy choice for everyday life, on the go, spontaneous appointments...

Eau de parfum, the ideal balance between presence and gentleness

This is the concentration we've chosen for all our fragrances at Poécile.

Between 15 and 20% perfume concentrate, eau de parfum gives you a real olfactory signature without ever being overpowering, letting the top, heart and base notes speak for themselves, gently, as the hours go by.

With our organic wheat alcohol, the accords breathe easier, settling naturally on the skin and living with you. Eau de Parfum is for those who like their fragrance to last, but remain subtle. It's the intensity that adapts to every season and every style.

And since all our fragrances are unisex, there's something for everyone.

Perfume extracts, for those who want to make their mark

Extract is perfume at its most concentrated. Between 20% and 40% perfume concentrate, just a few drops are enough to dress up an entire day. It's the choice of those who love intensity, depth and extreme staying power. The extract is often worn on the pulse points, in the intimacy of the skin. It's for people who like to leave a memorable, almost enveloping trail.

Rarer and more powerful, it is used like a jewel: with care, with style, at the right moment.

Finding your focus

Perfume isn't just a scent, it's a rhythm, a reflection of your energy. Some days call for a light mist, others for an assertive, intense, enveloping fragrance.

At Poécile, we chose eau de parfum for its balance. It allows everyone to explore their personality, without excess, in a formula that respects the skin and the planet, thanks to our organic wheat alcohol.

Our latest fragrance: Jardin Originel, concentrated at 18%, with notes of apple, rhubarb, honeysuckle...

And if you still don't know where you stand... then maybe this is the fragrance to help you find out !